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    SPDIF output question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by bmnotpls, Dec 26, 2007.

  1. bmnotpls

    bmnotpls Notebook Deity

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    I own asus g1s that supports SPDIF output via the headphone jack.
    I recently bought a 5.1 headset, the Tritton AX 360 it works great with my homed theater but the only inputs it accepts are Coaxial and Optical. What kind of adapter or cord would i need to buy to use this headset??
    Thanks a lot
     
    bmnotpls, Dec 26, 2007
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  2. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    All you need is an optical SPDIF cable that looks like this. Note the miniJack/Toslink connector

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    Make sure that you enable "SPDIF output" on your sound card driver.
     
    D3X, Dec 26, 2007
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    I already set the realteck digital output enabled using sound properties in vista. so im set with that.

    I think that cable will do the trick, any links to where i can get it, or could i just pick one up at radio shack
     
    bmnotpls, Dec 26, 2007
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Get it online at newegg.com, frys.com. Something along those lines. If they have it in a retail store like Radio Shack your going to pay 3x its worth or more.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Dec 26, 2007
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    You will need to set the default audio device to HDMI, at least thats how it works under my V1s
     
    matt_h1, Dec 26, 2007
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